DGS Project Manager - EF122

at  Department of General Services

Title: DGS Project Manager - EF122
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: $95,000 - $105,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of General Services
Location: Monroe Building
Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with scope management, scheduling development, communications management, risk management, requirements management and cost management.
• Experience in managing projects with blended teams of technical and non-technical participants as well as employees and contractors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Experience in bringing projects in trouble to a successful conclusion.
• Experience with both kanban boards and Microsoft project.
• Project Management Certification by PMI or VITA Major Project Management Certification within six months of hire.
• Must have a good working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and/or VITA project management guidelines and procedures.

The Department of General Services (DGS) provides value to citizens, the Commonwealth, and businesses. DGS has a diverse group of employees providing services ranging from facilities management, laboratory services, real estate, procurement, engineering, and more!

DGS positions offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy a work/life balance with flexible schedule options and telework options for many positions,
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays, Paid and Unpaid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Family Personal, Parental and FMLA),
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance,
• Short and Long Term Disability, and
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling).

DGS’s Office of Information Systems and Services (ISS) is a customer-focused organization whose primary responsibility is to provide technology solutions and support to facilitate the success of our agency and its customers.
Job Opportunity
As part of the ISS team, this position is responsible for managing projects within DGS’ diverse environment. DGS has divisions concerned with statewide procurement, commonwealth of Virginia real estate, facilities management, lab testing and many other areas. This position will often be assigned to large and challenging projects and will work in coordination with the area Application Portfolio Manager (APM) to assure effective coordination and successful conclusion. The successful candidate would work with ISS Application Director and other ISS Management team members in Strategic Planning activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project management including project and resource planning, activity sequencing, risk assessments, communication planning, and status reporting.
• Leading projects of moderate complexity.
• Organizing self and others to accomplish goals within prescribed timeframes.
• Hands on with project management, applying the tools to maintain control.
• Manage using both agile and classical tools.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework 2 days/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.